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Re: Rumour: Massive layoffs at Telus said by DarkGaiaChaos :said by CR123:I think field positions are fine. Famous last words?  Well, well. As I predicted years ago, massive layoffs. Ha! And so history repeats itself... Don't get excited. There has not been massive layoffs. There has been some management restructuring which has resulted in a few management employees shown the door with a nice incentive package. The clerical employees that I know who are losing their jobs have been offered the choice of other jobs, or a voluntary departure package. Details of these packages have been mailed to the homes of the employees involved.
I repeat, there have not been any massive layoffs! |
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said by zalternate:I suppose Telus is still ticked off about the strike a few years ago, where Telus also censored many web sites, to stop the one site that was critical of Telus. » www.opennet.net/bulletins/010Unions were strong once, but that time has passed. I don't mean to nit pick, but the union did not go on strike. The doors were shut to the employees and it was a Lock Out.....but you are right, the union still hasn't recovered. |
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said by river_ratbc: Telus cannot scale down the wages of union members, under the current Collective Agreement. Yes, I realise that. CA's are contracts. I think you wanted to reply to DarkGaiaChaos with that statement. That's why I asked the poster what article that was under. 
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 JammerMan79Premium,VIP
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said by DarkGaiaChaos :said by CR123:I think field positions are fine. Famous last words? Well, well. As I predicted years ago, massive layoffs. Ha! And so history repeats itself... {queue mystical music}
I hereby make a prediction!
At some time in the future (within the next 20 years or so) TELUS along with half of the known world will lay some people off...
Oooooohhhhhh..... AAAhhhhhhhh...... bbbbwwwwaaasshhhaaaannngg (don't know about the last one)
{end mystical music}
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said by DarkGaiaChaos :said by CR123:I think field positions are fine. Famous last words? Well, well. As I predicted years ago, massive layoffs. Ha! And so history repeats itself... You do realize that TELUS has the authority to scale down wages and make cuts. That will happen to you. The union is totally useless in that regard. Clerical positions are $11-$15 per hour jobs and only around 150 staffs are gone out of 40000. Maybe do your math right and judge for yourself whether it is considered "massive" or not. No company will ever consider cutting wages until their revenue has dropped significantly and cannot aaford to layoff employees. we aren't seeing deflation at this point. |
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said by JammerMan79:said by DarkGaiaChaos :said by CR123:I think field positions are fine. Famous last words? Well, well. As I predicted years ago, massive layoffs. Ha! And so history repeats itself... {queue mystical music} I hereby make a prediction! At some time in the future (within the next 20 years or so) TELUS along with half of the known world will lay some people off... Oooooohhhhhh..... AAAhhhhhhhh...... bbbbwwwwaaasshhhaaaannngg (don't know about the last one) {end mystical music} hehe |
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American contractors are now working in Fraser Valley for LEDCOR. |
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| Thats correct,working on Telus cable.They are from Oregon. |
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Kruisey
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1 edit | Yes we are all North American and many Canadians work with our neighbours in the USA.
I am just hoping President Obama sees it this way repeating
WE ARE ALL NORTH AMERICANS. |
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kudos:3 | Yes, and so are the Mexican peoples. I don't see them being welcomed with open arms in Canada, or the US though. This is about a Canadian company using foreign nationals to do business. Especially at this point in time, jobs need to be supported in this country first, and foremost. I don't understand why people have a hard time with this concept.
Canadian companies get concessions on taxes, and other things that allow them to benefit profit-wise, and then move money out of the country that benefitted them. This is supposed to make sense, and be alright?
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Kruisey
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Vancouver, BC | As I mentioned we are North American.
'Mr Its a Secret' how would you feel if all USA owned businesses pulled out of Canada and believe you me there are many,leaving millions af Canadians unemployed........?
Oh I even heard they own Tim Hortons now..... |
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kudos:3 | We're talking about a Canadian company, not an American one. |
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| I know people who have been turned away from the U.S. border for having a broom in the back of their truck.
They don't want you doing any work across the line. |
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Kruisey
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Vancouver, BC | reply to Its a Secret
If you are refering to Telus.
then maybe you should look into the history of BC Tel which is now part of Telus.it was once 49% owned by USA.
Where do you think alot of the technology,Software comes from today that telus uses?
We are neighbours ,lets stay that way we need one another in different ways |
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kudos:3 | Verizon owned shares in Telus, but were bought back at $26 and change, if I remember correctly in 2004 or 2005. And Telus owned shares of Verizon as well as part of that agreement.
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over 300 pkg in OE/complex/LDIT/VMO in vancouver, burnaby and calgary offered today...all positions going overseas...have 'til feb 20th decide then will try to ''be relocated to some other growth area'' if one doesn't take the pkg...this is coming 2nd hand, mind you do be careful with rumours/.need verification.. |
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More bad news »www.twu-canada.ca/cgi-bin/news/f···00,10606,
TELUS Sending More Canadian Jobs Overseas!
February 3, 2009
News Category: hotline
The TWU was informed by TELUS yesterday that it will be downsizing positions from its Client Care Business Solutions and Complimentary Channels. TELUS stated the move was cost-driven and will affect Calgary, Edmonton, Burnaby and Vancouver.
Approximately 300 employees were offered a package yesterday. TELUS hopes to get at least 50 full-time positions to accept the package. The Union is awaiting more information from the company regarding the choices that will be offered to remaining employees. To date, the TWU has been informed that the bulk of the work from the Client Care Rep V unit will be outsourced to Manila, Philippines.
The TWU is angry and disappointed with the company’s choice to move jobs from Canadian communities to offshore locations. The Union believes that TELUS should employ workers in the communities where it earns its profits. We are well-aware of the impact that the company’s choices have on our members and we are looking into all of our options to address this issue.
Employees affected by this decision can expect to receive a letter from their manager advising of the downsizing and offering them a voluntary separation package. Packages will be seniority driven and any extenuating circumstances will be discussed with the Union. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your business agent.
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JammerMan79Premium,VIP
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1 edit | One of my friends is in small business customer service. She got notified yesterday.. It's not just clerical and "managers" any more. Front line customer service as well.
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